Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and no — John Adams
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and no — John Adams
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and no — John Adams
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and no — John Adams
Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and no — John Adams
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Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men.

— John Adams
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